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Don Samuel or Pocillo Synagogue in Avila, Spain
Object Detail

Building Date
15th century

Synagogue active dates

Reconstruction Dates

Architect/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)

Community

Location

Style
Unknown|

Material/Technique

Construction Material
Brick

Summary and Remarks

This synagogue is mentioned in documents between 1430 and 1460. The synagogue was rebuilt, but the brick arch throughout its façade appears to be original.


Suggested Reconsdivuction

History/Provenance

Condition

Present Usage
Dwelling

Present Usage Details

Historical significance: Event/Period

Historical significance: Collective Memory/Folklore

Historical significance: Person

Architectural Significance: Style

Architectural Significance: Artistic Decoration

Urban significance

Significance Rating
2 (Regional)

Condition of Building Fabric
No information

Bibliography

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Full Name
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Biography

Photographer
Unknown
Photograph Date

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0 Coordinates: 40.656300, -4.703121